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Overview |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,203 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,887 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,887 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,334 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,463 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,769 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 3,703 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1560 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $278 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (23,203 students vs. 2,773 students)
Northwestern vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or JCU?
- Northwestern University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($64,887.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Northwestern than John Carroll University ($64,887.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than JCU ($23,341 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 43.6% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($14,160 vs. $20,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 99.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($64,463 vs. $32,359)
Northwestern vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 333 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or JCU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between JCU and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than John Carroll University (94% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $32,200 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $57,600)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,561 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,939)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($200 vs. $278)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/